November 12, 2012
Another busy week. Fun, but busy!
I subbed 3 days this week. 2 days I was in a Kindergarten classroom, and the third I bounced around to different rooms. On Tuesday I continued to teach my piano lessons. This Tuesday I will start one new student! That puts me up to 10 lessons. (with two more possible joining soon : ) Still no piano here at home, but lessons at church are working out well for now. Praying that a decent piano gets sent my way soon. For now, I'll continue to teach over at church.
On my day off this week, we took another hike on a very cold, but very sunny day. Here are some pics.
My boys.
This would be Denali, but it is very hard to see. We are saving for a nicer camera, so maybe soon I can get an awesome picture to post.
He loves his freedom on these hikes. As do we!
Jason and I both sat in the snow, while being about 15 to 20 below, and could have taken a nap. It was just so calm and peaceful up there, and we weren't even cold. I know, sounds crazy, but there is no wind, and we were very bundled up. Long underwear, face masks, boots, wool socks, etc.
God's creation is still beautiful at 20 below!
Beautiful birch trees .
Pulled his booties out. He was beginning to get cold, and lifting up his paws. We knew it was time. He is so fun to watch slip and slide all over the place.
Here's what the smoke from buildings does at 20-30 below. Heads up, then flattens out across the sky. Almost looks like an atomic bomb. ( I think I'm watching too much 24)
The Fairbanks Symphony Choir continues to go very well! I am loving every rehearsal, which is a good thing since we have two-three rehearsals a week till our concert on December 2. This past THursday, we had the director the symphony come in to watch/lead rehearsal. WOW! We thought our director had energy! It is great working with both highly talented directors. Due to the amount of music we have, there are two added rehearsals coming up, including a three hour rehearsal tomorrow night. Can't wait! I just love having something to look forward to, and also being surrounded by happy people on these cold, dark winter days.
On Saturday, I enjoyed a day to myself going to the Holiday Marketplace (a bazaar with anything and everything for sale). I also did some other shopping, which involved me spending my birthday money from October. Being unsuccessful finding the correct clothing for my concert, I called on Stephanie! She found exactly what I needed in the metropolis of Milwaukee, and will mail it tomorrow. I am so thankful for her! We just need more clothing stores up here in Fairbanks. Kohls? Target? Are you coming anytime soon?
Still been knitting quite a bit, but can't post them yet. Too many of them are gifts! Pictures to come soon!
Very new pictures! Just completed today. We had gutters installed. No more ice skating rinks on our stairs or driveway. Felt bad for the men installing them in this cold weather.
More new gutters.
That about covers things! I hear the Midwest is having their first snowfall today. Awesome! Glad you could join us. Too bad your temps go right back up tomorrow to high 40's.
If you really want winter, come visit us! It's here, and so are we!
Weather update: Temps range from 20 above to 20 below. For the next week, it looks like we won't go above 0. Snow on the ground, but not too much in the forecast.
Sunrise: 9:22 a.m.
Sunset: 3:48 p.m.
IT'S GETTING SHORTER!
Total hours of daylight: 6 hours and 26 minutes
God bless all of you as we near our Thanksgiving celebration! I know we have so much to be thankful for, even though at times I tend to focus on the blessings and things that I don't have.
The difficult part is keeping my focus on those many blessings and things we DO have!
Becky
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